Lot 239 , A Regency brass inset mahogany hour repeating bracket clock, 19.5in.

A Regency brass inset mahogany hour repeating bracket clock, with architectural case and painted dial, unsigned twin fusee movement, 19.5in.
Estimate £400-600

Case of a good rich mahogany tone, slightly flat in polish, very slight splits showing on the top of the case, more notable splits running to the left and right of 8 and 4 o'clock, dial looks original suffering some scratching and chipping, numerals a little rubbed, hands look original, repeat mechanism working although pull cord has snapped off, brass work looks good probably restored within the past ten years or so, twin fusee movement is unsigned with a pendulum, but no winding key.
A little damage to the veneers around the grilles on both sides.
No case key. Front door is locked shut.
Back door broken on the left side.
Gut line on going train is broken so test inconclusive but spring is responsive to key.


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Sold for £460